Victorian Architecture on Parkgate Road, University of Chester
University of Chester Chapel, Parkgate Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4BJ
An introduction to two of Parkgate Road’s most beautiful Victorian buildings, this illustrated talk and tour explores the visual language of Victorian Architecture. By comparing the University Chapel, a religious building, and the John Douglas designed Vicarage, a domestic one, it’s possible to explore Victorian social attitudes, and why a technologically advanced society looked back to the medieval era for inspiration.
Timings
- Wednesday 16 September:
- 1300 - 1400
Location & directions
University of Chester Chapel, Parkgate Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4BJ
- Directions:
- The chapel is on the corner of Parkgate and Cheyney Road. What3Words Location: ///gazed.heave.twin
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Booking opens on Eventbrite on Monday 24 August at 12pm and closes the evening before the event at 6.30pm.
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/victorian-architecture-on-parkgate-road-talk-and-tour-tickets-1994944344236?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Booking opens:
- 24 Aug 2026 12:00 PM
- Booking closes:
- 15 Sep 2026 06:30 PM
Accessibility details
There is wheelchair access to rear of building but the first floor of the Vicarage building is not accessible. There is no parking but it is possible to drop off and park at university campus.
Additional information
Please note that the University Chapel will not be open for general access until 1.30pm. It will be open until 2.30pm. If you wish to visit you can drop in any time during the hour but you will need to book a free ticket via eventbrite in advance. The Chapel will also be open on Monday 14 September from 1.30pm-2.30pm and advanced booking is essential.
- Max number of people:
- 15
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s)
